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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.12, 955.74 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.12, 955.74 and 455.72 is: 682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.12 : 955.74 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.12/955.74 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.12x = 955.74 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.12x = 435,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,549.83/638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.55

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